摘要：硫酸软骨素是结缔组织中蛋白聚糖的重要组成成分，已被广泛用来防治骨关节炎。本文简要综述了硫酸软骨素作为营养保健品的研究进展和澳大利亚市场上的相关产品。

    关键词：硫酸软骨素；糖胺聚糖；葡糖胺；骨关节炎；营养保健药品

    中图分类号：Q538文献标识码：A文章编号：1672-979X(2009)01-0004-04

    The Application of Chondroitin Sulfate Products in Australia

    SHEN Bo-jiang1, DOU Yun2

    (1. Orthopaedic Research Institute, St George Clinical School, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia; 2. Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia)

    Abstract：Chondroitin sulfate, an important component of proteoglycans in connective tissue, has been widely used for prevention or treatment of osteoarthritis. This minireview summarizes the recent advances in the studies of chondroitin sulfate as a nutritional supplement and the relevant products in Australia.

    Key word：chondroitin sulfate; glycosaminoglycan; glycosamine; osteoarthritis;supplements

    1硫酸软骨素的结构和性质

    硫酸软骨素(chondroitin sulfate ......